Musicman20

I went to 2005 and it was fab. I'd go again if I had the time/money and leave available. Gone are the days of employers being generous with annual leave.

I don't really follow the latest and greatest nowadays, but it seems Markbass are having a shake up with regards to new products. [url="http://www.markbass.it/upload_area/news/Markbass_News_2015.pdf"]http://www.markbass.it/upload_area/news/Markbass_News_2015.pdf[/url]

Aye, Drew seems quite straight talking, and prefers meeting customers to sell/discuss or to see you in the shop. I've recently moved to Cheshire/Greater Manchester so I need to pay a visit.

[quote name='lemmywinks' timestamp='1435244464' post='2806938'] Weren't the TC cabs tested by BGM and the nominal impedance was found to be quite a bit above 8ohms? IIRC the cabs tested were around 11-12 ohms. Obviously impedance isn't a constant and they can still be classed as 8ohms but still, it's there. [/quote] My thoughts exactly. That is what I was getting at. It is still marketing and covering themselves, but I knew I'd read that somewhere. I'm sure it doesn't matter which 3 x 8 ohm (or other combo) cabs you use, but I guess they thought they'd push towards their own cabs, especially as their cabs are more like 11-12 ohms. Doesn't really bother me as I'll never use 3 x 8 ohm cabs.

[quote name='Bass Culture' timestamp='1435238454' post='2806860'] What, no GAS?! Maybe you can you tell us what you've got so we can all buy the same thing? [/quote] Far too many. Still not found a bass cabinet that sounds better than the Aguilar DB212! Not bothering to look now.

[quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1435240372' post='2806877'] Jeez, this myth is hard to knock down!!!!! I wish I could type louder. . . . . they can run 3 8 ohm cabs, anyone's cabs, because their amps run at 2.67 ohms. The cabs are not special, they are no different to anyone else's cabs, the cabs are not the issue. It's all in the amps. [/quote] I don't think that is being argued. They can run anyone else's cab's x 3 as long as they are RATED correctly or within certain parameters. TC know their cabs are, they don't know that of every other 8 ohm cabinet. I doubt it matters but I think they are covering themselves legally.

I think the only saving point is as above; TC know the exact (or virtually exact) specs of THEIR cabinets and thus know that the impedance will be safe with the RH amps when running three at once. You can do it with other '8 ohm' cabinets but there is no guarantee that the other manufacturers have the ratings of the cabs as TC do. Usually, most cabs aren't actually spot on 8 or 4 ohms, if I recall. But yes, massive scandal. I like their gear but I've got tired of chasing amps and cabs and realised I have great gear already. Shame they went about it this way, but when the RH450 came out (2009?!) it was quite a clever bit of kit.

Weller/The Who will be class. I'd see Kanye as well...nice break from usual rock/indie. Florence? Nope. Never warmed to her and her band. Obviously very good but I just don't like the music and I think it's her voice that I don't like. I've now got a ticket to London with no gig due to leg break gate, but Blur tickets are on the cards.

I've just realised this is quite a good 'problem' to have.

Could be low mids (which personally I love) pushing through.

My first Ray 5 did this, and when I changed strings, it vanished. Still hasn't come back in 3-4 years.

Genz Shuttle/max 9.0/9.2. If you can't find one (SEE ABOVE THOUGH!) then TC BH800 or GK MB800.

I'd keep both as they aren't manufactured anymore! If I had to choose one it would be the Shuttle.

New to the Manc/Cheshire area. I'm in South Manc/Cheshire so I'm up for it!

That is stunning!

[quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1433508014' post='2791682'] Yep - I noticed you'd been quiet recently! I hope all's grand. It was this side of £900 including shipping. To put in in perspecitive, the far-east production line lower-spec Skyline I linked to in my OP is nearly a grand, and the Fender CS is silly money (and probably more production line, to be honest). Incredible. I forgot to mention, in the early days of the order, I sent Adrian links to examples of his basses that had the kind of sunburst I prefer, and he nailed it. Amazing attention to detail. [/quote] Thanks - super busy work wise but barely any time for music. Making a change to this now though. That burst is great!

After a good 9 months or more of barely posting, I have to say that this bass is extremely pretty. I've had a very busy period of moving house (twice) and a new job, and playing a lot more guitar. I'm now finding myself needing to get into how I used to be with bass and this post lured me in. Just out of interest, what 'roughly' do they charge for such a bass? Obviously you don't have to disclose anything, I'm just wondering what ballpark figures they cost.